Snakes on a plane: Man tries to smuggle snakes in pantyhose

Authorities say these snakes were found wrapped in pantyhose and stashed inside stereo speakers in Mateus Dal Maso Jr.'s luggage at Orlando International Airport.

A Brazilian man was arrested after he tried to board a flight at Orlando International Airport while carrying 27 snakes that he'd wrapped in pantyhose and stashed away inside stereo speakers, federal wildlife authorities said.

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dal Maso purchased the serpents -- one python, seven boa constrictors and 19 corn snakes -- at the National Reptile Breeders Expo in Daytona Beach. Authorities said Dal Maso admitted he was going to bring the snakes to Brazil to breed them for commercial purposes.

Dal Maso served two days at the Orange County Jail and was fined $6,000. He was sentenced to one year of supervised release and must report to a probation officer within 72 hours of his arrival if he ever returns to the U.S.

Authorities said the snakes were found hidden in his luggage before Dal Maso ever boarded the flight.